Boorman and the Devil
“Every artist has his demon.”
Synopsis
Featuring commentary from surviving participants, as well as other filmmakers and critics, this documentary chronicles the career of director John Boorman and the tumultuous production of his film Exorcist II: The Heretic, exploring its critical and commercial failure, how it changed the industry, and the importance of risk-taking in art.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-30
Top Cast
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John Boorman
Self
Louise Fletcher
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Karyn Kusama
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Mike Flanagan
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Joe Dante
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Simon Abrams
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Linda Blair
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Garrett Brown
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Bilge Ebiri
Self
Jim Hemphill
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Victor Hsu
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Rospo Pallenberg
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Doug Pentek
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Ronald L. Vargas Jr.
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Stephanie Zacharek
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David Kittredge
Narrator
Jeff Kanew
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Bennett Yellin
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Underground Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 28, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Kittredge
- Original Score
- Eduardo Daniel Victoria
- Original Title
- Boorman and the Devil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Kittredge
Eduardo Daniel Victoria
David Kittredge
Travis Stevens, Jim Fall, David Kittredge
Department Leadership Roster
David Kittredge
Director
Travis Stevens
Producer
Jim Fall
Producer
David Kittredge
Producer
Eduardo Daniel Victoria
Original Music Composer
David Kittredge
Editor
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What is Boorman and the Devil about?
Featuring commentary from surviving participants, as well as other filmmakers and critics, this documentary chronicles the career of director John Boorman and the tumultuous production of his film Exorcist II: The Heretic, exploring its critical and commercial failure, how it changed the industry, and the importance of risk-taking in art.
Who directed Boorman and the Devil?
Boorman and the Devil was directed by David Kittredge.
Who stars in Boorman and the Devil?
The principal cast of Boorman and the Devil includes John Boorman, Louise Fletcher, Karyn Kusama, Mike Flanagan, Joe Dante.
When was Boorman and the Devil released and how long is it?
Boorman and the Devil was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Boorman and the Devil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boorman and the Devil was composed by Eduardo Daniel Victoria.